UFC News: Conor McGregor's next fight announced, St-Pierre claim slammed, CM Punks speaks
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UFC News - Conor McGregor's next fight confirmed
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that Conor McGregor's next fight will be against lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
When asked what was next for Nurmagomedov during the UFC 225 post-fight press conference, White replied: “Conor.”
McGregor, 29, will appear in court on Thursday afternoon charged with three counts of assault and one count of criminal mischief following his antics at the UFC 223 media day in Brooklyn.
He never said he was retired
UFC News - Georges St-Pierre claim slammed
Georges St-Pierre's manager Rudolph Beaulieu has dismissed Dana White's claim that his client is retired.
“He was on Ariel (Helwani’s) show a few weeks ago and on Joe Rogan’s podcast a couple weeks ago and during a three-hour interview, he never said he was retired,” Beaulieu told MMA Junkie.
“He mentioned on both what would interest him. On both interviews, he said exactly why he had no interest for the Diaz fight.
Joe Rogan teaches Georges St Pierre the turning side kick
"He explained all his reasoning."
UFC News - CM Punk addresses UFC 225 loss
Former WWE superstar CM Punk is seemingly in high spirits following his UFC 225 loss to Mike Jackson.
“You win some, you lose some! I'm 1-1 this week and I'll take it!” he tweeted.
Thanks to my team, my family, my friends, and THE FANS! Wouldn't be here without any of you.
“Respect to @TheTruthJackson, thanks for the fight! You only live once, and... I'M ALIVE!”